An Anonymous Note PV Ashley Montez Closed

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Ashley hadn't been to the abandoned restrooms in a very long time. He felt as though it was a good place to unwind and think things through. He had been studying nonstop the previous week, so this time he wanted some alone time to reflect. When it came to recess, Ashley reasoned, "Time for thought was crucial."

Ashley began to hesitate about whether or not he should truly visit the abandoned restrooms after he had travelled the caste's halls. But then, another part of him made the decision to simply keep moving towards the abandoned restrooms.

He heard a boy's voice grunting "Come on!" as he got to within five metres of the room's door. Ashley was rather concerned about what was occurring, so he made the decision to enter the space and see what was happening to the boy who was already in the room. "Myrtle! I told you to go scream down a drainpipe for an hour!" Ashley had no idea what the other lad was discussing. Hello there! Are you all right? Ashley had smiled not knowing how to react.

When the Ravenclaw lad made his debut, the other lad, who had been acting irate, seemed to lose some of his rage. Ashley was not an exception when it came to tending to other people's feelings and thoughts. However, he has learned from his time at Hogwarts that it is preferable to care for someone's feelings than simply disregarding them. On that note, he had asked the other lad if he was alright or not for that reason.

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞
@Odilon Wilde

Against the reflective stone floor of the bathroom, another boy's voice reverberated to Odi's ears. "Hello there! Are you alright?" The voice called. The person sounded chirpy and upbeat. Odi froze, unsure of how to react from here.
"You're not-..." He started to speak, but paused to quickly wipe away any tears that were forming by his eyes. "You're not supposed to be down here." He silently cursed himself for not checking the bathroom earlier. He had known full well that these toilets were mostly unused for a reason, but that had been precisely why he had come in here to deal with his problematic parchments.

He tried to squint in the dim light of the bathroom to see who had interrupted his emotional outburst. To his relief, it was not one of the litany of people he had made fun of or teased. He did not like to think how quickly the news of him crying in the bathroom would've travelled around Hogwarts. The other boy who had entered the bathroom looked to be similar in height to Odi, but where Odi's hair was white-blond and his eyes dark, the newcomer appeared to have blue eyes and brown hair from what Odi could tell in the poor lighting.
"Who's there?" He called out to the boy, perhaps a little more aggressively than one would expect from a crying teenage boy in the toilets. He was cautious of letting a stranger know too much about why he was in here at this time.

A draught blew through the poorly insulated windows and the parchment next to Odi's knees fluttered into the air. "No!" He cried, frantically grabbing for the insult-laden papers. He caught one, two, then three, but as he went to grab the final piece of parchment it slipper out of his outstretched fingers like a golden snitch in a quidditch game. It fluttered to the other boy's feet and landed just perfectly in front of him. Don't read it Odi pleaded mentally Please don't read it. This stranger now had Odi's entire reputation in his hands, or more accurately, at his feet. Odi could only look on in horror as this outsider decided what to do with it.

@Ashley Montez

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Pain is a truly bizarre experience, especially when someone has the gall to discuss your understanding without completely comprehending what was going on behind closed doors. It can definitely come out as demeaning and cause someone to feel their worst. Although emotions were ferocious and brutal, mastering them was the key to a successful existence.

With the boy Ashley had just met, emotions were flowing wild. It was unclear what was happening, but whatever the other lad felt was very strong and sank its claws into his emotions. Ashley tried to be there for the other lad because he needs someone to talk to, not because he felt sympathy for them. Ashley had been good at listening to people and trying to be as supportive as he could. And it appears that the only guy Ashley has ever had a connection to was the one who set off his emotions (@Lucian Mornstern).

"You're not-..." The other young boy spoke after pausing. The young man began by acting as though he was not going through anything and that he wanted someone to talk to. Pride is definitely a man's air. However, the other boy could tell that he was a bloated because of the look on his face and the tone of his voice. "You're not supposed to be down here."
"Really?" Ashley responded. He attempted to turn around and leave, but he believed it would be immoral. He observed that a hug may sometimes help someone through whatever they are going through, and he wanted to bring the other boy in for a comforting hug, but he first wanted to find out what the issue was so he could possibly help.

"Who's there?"

Ashley snubbed and remained idle for some time. Whatever the other boy was holding was suddenly blown away, and although it appeared to be a serious situation, the more the boy struggled to cling onto it, the farther it slipped from his hands. Once it had finally settled near Ashley's feet, he carefully read the note whilst tilting his head to stare at it.

I am a disgusting, filthy half-breed. I am a disgusting, filthy half-breed. I am a disgusting, filthy half-breed.
I am a disgusting, filthy half-breed. I am a disgusting, filthy half-breed. I am a disgusting, filthy half-breed.

While attempting to make sense of what had happened in his head, Ashley moved his head to stare at the other boy. Ashley was aware of the term "half-breed," and the young man was either part goblin or part Veela. Before they could have a lengthy talk, he sighed and gave the other lad one more glance before pulling him in for a hug. He decided to do it and gave him a comforting hug.

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞
@Odilon Wilde

Seeing the other boy's head tilt to read the note, Odi felt the pit that was growing in his stomach give a painful lurch. Every acknowledgement he got of his own vulnerability felt like a heavy weight was being added to his shoulders.

He had been ready for the other boy to laugh, or perhaps to scurry off to tell their fellow peers that their resident school jerk-wad had a dirty little secret, but to his surprise, he felt a pair of arms pulling him in to a tight, comforting hug. There was a lingering moment of silence. Odi did not quite know how to react to such a sincere moment of compassion. Should he run for it? Accept it gratefully? His mind raced over a million conflicting feelings in the moment before he shoved the other boy off him gently. "Get off me." He grunted, his voice cracking slightly again. Damn, he thought I need to get a hold of myself.

Straightening his spine, Odi wiped the tears from his face and cleared his throat. "I don't... Do good with affection like that." He said as honestly as he knew how to be. His parents were not the touchy-feely sort, and they had passed their inability to accept physical affection onto their son. "Why didn't you answer me? Who are you?" Hearing the demanding tone in his own voice, Odi realised he ought to ease up on the stranger who now had an advantage over him. "I'm Odi." He declared in a more amicable tone. "Odilon Wilde, of the London Wilde's."

He picked up the note from the floor and stared at it. "Someone charmed all my parchment." He admitted ruefully. "I don't know who did it." An expression crossed Odi's face that seemed to convey a sort of pained difficulty. "I don't suppose you'd... Know how to fix it?" Thus, another of the Wilde's parenting flaws was brought cruelly to light. The reality of the Ravenclaw boy knowing about Odi's great shame was one thing, but having to ask him for help was utterly humiliating.

@Ashley Montez

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Odi shoved Ashley aside when she drew him into a comforting hug. "Get off me."The other boy cried. Ashley stepped back as his mind raced with many different things happening all at once. Hm? Is this how acts of compassion are returned?
Ashley had some comments to make on the jeers the other lad had been subjected to, but that was not and will never be Ashley. Those who do such things are viewed as weaklings in his views, and he wouldn't want to join a squad that treats people horribly. It wasn't that he cared about the other boy, but he knew it wasn't him if he would taunt others.

"You know, if you'd like, I'd just walk out of here. I am not the one who is absolutely devastated." He uttered in a crass voice. He was aware that the other boy would be deeply hurt by what he said, but he also despised what the kid had done and would never be tolerant of such behaviour. Since kindness is sometimes perceived as a sign of deficits, he tends not to express his emotions much. The other young man replied as he dried his tears. "I don't... Do good with affection like that.", Me neither, I'm merely acting to make you feel better, Ashley responded as a follow-up. Sincerely, the young man's deeds had Ashley at his limits. He wasn't infuriated, in fact, he was cool, but he was pushed to a point and showed no sign of affection. "Why didn't you answer me? Who are you?". Ashley paused for a bit and let out a loud sigh. "You need to develop a little bit of patience, young man. He glanced at him, attempting to gather his thoughts. "Get off those high horses and settle down when you speak to me." After that, the boy went on to introduce himself to Ashley.


"I'm Odi."... "Odilon Wilde, of the London Wilde's.", "Okay. Odi. Ashley here. "Montez Ashley," It wasn't a particularly joyful or bittersweet meeting up, but the boy didn't take the time to say "nice to meet you" to the other lad. To the other lad who came off harshly at him, Ashley saw no reason to fib. Odi then picked up a piece of paper that was lying on the floor. "Someone charmed all my parchment." Ashley chose not to speak and kept silent. "I don't know who did it."

"I see," he finally replied. "I don't suppose you'd... Know how to fix it?". We can burn it, but regrettably that type of charm would need a pro. With his wand in hand, Ashley aimed it at the parchment. He yelled "in-SEN-dee-o" as he quickly sketched a flame constitute that resembled a proper elongated or teardrop shape. His wand instantly released a jet of fame that ignited the parchment.

He looked in his pocket and discovered a folded spare parchment, which he then offered to the other boy, saying, "Usually in this situation, the only way is to get another, parchment, I think I have some in my pocket." Although carrying a parchment is strange, being regular is overrated.

@Odilon Wilde

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Rolls for Incendio
Ashley Casts Incendio at the parchment
WDC - 9
Wis - 5
t!roll 1d20+6
Rolling dice!
[d20 : 6] + 6
In the end, the result was: [12]

Acc - 5
t!roll 1d20+5
Rolling dice!
[d20 : 17] + 5
In the end, the result was: [22]
Success, the spell is cast and the parchment is ablaze

After pushing the Ravenclaw boy off, Odi could tell that he was hurt by the rejection of the hug. "Sorry."He mumbled quickly. "It's just been a long day." He decided it was better to be honest with the other boy, now that he effectively held Odi's reputation in his hands.

"You know, if you'd like, I'd just walk out of here. I am not the one who is absolutely devastated." The boy said. Odi looked up, wiping a tear that fought its way to his struggling eyes. "You need to develop a little bit of patience, young man. Get off those high horses and settle down when you speak to me." Odi had to suppress an eyeroll. He was long-accustomed to people trying to tame his more aggressive sensibilities, but this was perhaps not the time to exercise them. "Why are you devastated?" Odi asked.

At Odi's introduction, the Ravenclaw boy introduced himself as Ashley Montez. Odi wondered if the two of them had any classes together. He certainly didn't remember Ashley, but his mind was often elsewhere in class.

Ashley took a closer look, his wand aimed at the parchment. "We can burn it, but regrettably that type of charm would need a pro." He said,"Incendio." A jet of fire shot toward the parchment and caught it alight. Odi dropped the paper to the floor and watched as it burnt to a crisp on the stone floor. "Usually in this situation, the only way is to get another parchment, I think I have some in my pocket." Ashley said smoothly, pulling out a piece and handing it to Odi. "Thanks, I appreciate- UGH!" He tossed the paper away from himself as though it burned his skin. The moment he had dropped the ink from his quill down to the paper, it materialised in the exact same message again. I am a disgusting, filthy half-breed. Odi cursed. "It didn't work! Why wouldn't it-?" He shut his eyes instantly in recognition. "Oh." He murmured quietly. It was the quill. Someone had charmed his quill to only write that exact phrase. It made sense- After all there were self-correcting quills and anti-cheating quills, it would be easy enough to charm a quill to say a certain phrase. Odi felt himself turn slightly pink. He hoped a clever Ravenclaw like Ashley wouldn't think him stupid for not having worked this out sooner.

@Ashley Montez

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Odi's frustrations that rubbed off on Ashley were understandable; nonetheless, Ashley reacted rashly and failed to consider the other boy's perspective. Some people have really long days, and those long days may cause them to lash out at others. The youngster from Ravenclaw lacked any feeling of empathy at the moment. I suppose everyone has terrible days, and for him, today wasn't the best either. The Ravenclaw kid had to take a step back, take a deep breath, and attempt to respond calmly when the other student said that today had been a tough day for him as well.

"Its understandable, such things happen." he sighed.

The second boy then asked if he was distraught at that very moment. Maybe he was. maybe? But by this time, he was so worn out that all he wanted to do was rest. His demeanour had altered and he now seems to be more subdued than before. He answered him with a little calmness, "Yeah, life of a student huh."

Do you have any idea who might have written on the parchment? He looked calmly at the parchment, "at this rate, what you want to keep a secret will be revealed to the whole school." He then gave the boy new parchment after successfully burning up the other parchment. At this point, they had to pray that they wouldn't also set the Hogwarts building on fire.

To see what was written on the other boy's quill, he peered over. The exact same message was repeated. Someone had charmed the quill he was using, but it was now meaningless to cast another spell, he needed a new quill to write whatever he wanted. Nothing could be done because the abandoned restrooms were far from his room. "Odi, right? He gave him a comforting grin and said, "I think you'll need another quill at this point, it might be stressful if we try constantly yet nothing is happening." Odi's identity had been revealed (Luckily, only to Ashley), so if he wanted to keep his half-breed a secret, he had to exercise caution.

"It's late, I need to go make something, hopefully we'll see each other later," The boy left the abandoned restrooms and made his way back to his common area. He would have loved to stay for a few brief conversations, but by this time he was too worn out.

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OOC Information: Although it was an unanticipated departure, Ashley leaves the area and goes to his dorm. Odi has been informed about the unexpected departure via private message.